This article contains spoilers from theSolo Levelinganime and webtoon.
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There are a lot of talented S-rank hunters inSolo Leveling, apart from Sung Jin-Woo. Each of them possesses unique skills and abilities based on their hunter type. Among them, standouts like Cha Hae-In and Choi Jong-In emerge as fan favorites. Above all else, many are wondering who among the S-rank hunters can clear an A-rank gate alone other than Jin-Woo. Thankfully,Solo Leveling’s creator, Chugong, reveals the answer.
BecauseSolo Levelingis mostly set in Korea, fans are more familiar with the nation’s S-rank hunters. There’s Baek Yoon-Ho from the White Tiger Guild, Lim Tae-Gyu from the Fiend Guild, and Ma Dong-Wook from the Fame Guild, alongside Cha Hae-In, Choi Jong-In, Min Byung-Gu, and Go Gun-Hee. Although they hold the same rank, their powers are clearly not equal.
Solo Leveling Creator Reveals Cha Hae-In Can Clear an A-Rank Gate Alone
It’s Not Just Jin-Woo
SungJin-Woo has cleared countless gatesby himself ever since he became a player in the system, and especially after he established the Ahjin Guild. While most gates don’t pose a real challenge to Jin-Woo, others, particularly high-level ones, prove more difficult to clear. But as Jin-Woo grows stronger and becomes even more powerful with his shadows, clearing a gate becomes a walk in the park for him.
However, clearing a gate alone is a different story for other S-rank hunters. There’s a strong chance they could not handle it alone, especially if it’s a high-level gate. Regardless of the power they hold, survival would be a serious challenge. For instance, Kargalgan’s gate, which openedduring the Hunters Guild arcin Season 2, would be extremely difficult for any S-rank hunter to clear alone.
Meanwhile, in a Korean forum called Dcinside,Solo Leveling’s creator, Chugong, answers an intriguing question from a fan about which S-rank hunter could possibly clear Kargalgan’s gate alone. Will it be Choi Jong-In or Baek Yoon-Ho? Here’s what the creator had to say, as translated:
“Even within A-rank gates, there are many variables, but as mages face many restrictions, a solo play will be difficult. As for Baek Yoon-Ho… hmm… uh-huh… because of the Tusk’s debuffs, it seems like it might be a bit tough for him… I used to think someone around Baek Yoon-Ho’s level would be enough, but after thinking about it, it seems like it might be a bit challenging. I think someone around Cha Hae-In’s level would be needed to clear the Tusk gate with some difficulty.”
-Chugong
Moving forward, when askedwhich version of Cha Hae-Incould clear the A-rank gate alone, Chugong confirmed that he was referring to the novel version of Cha Hae-In, not the manhwa. “All of my settings are based on the original novel,” Chugong affirmed.
Contrary to expectations that it would be Choi Jong-In or Baek Yoon-Ho, Cha Hae-In emerged as the S-rank hunter who could clear Kargalgan’s gate by herself, though naturally with some difficulty. After all,Kargalgan’s strength relies not only on debuffsand his immense magic prowess but also on numbers. Cha Hae-In would have to exert more effort to defeat the high orcs one after another before she could get her hands on Kargalgan.
Could Cha Hae-In Clear an S-Rank Gate Alone?
It’s Not Completely Impossible
In the originalSolo Levelingmanhwa, Cha Hae-In can’t clear an S-rank gate alone at her level. However, it would be a different story if she ever attempted to clear an S-rank gate inSolo Leveling: Ragnarok, given the power-ups she obtains. But at this point in the anime and the original manhwa, it would be unlikely for her tosurvive an S-rank gatewithout Jin-Woo’s or a nation-level hunter’s help.
“I want to catch up with him and stand shoulder to shoulder with him. For that, I must become stronger."—Cha Hae-In to Sung Jin-Woo
The same applies to the other S-rank hunters in the series. It would also be difficult for nation-level hunters, considering they had toteam up to defeat Kamishwhen the red dragon emerged back then. However, this doesn’t mean they don’t have a real shot. These hunters, particularly the likes of Thomas Andre, Christopher Reed, and Liu Zhigang, could fight toe-to-toe with S-level dungeon bosses like the Ant King from Jeju Island.
For now, what’s certain is that Cha Hae-In could outmaneuver Kargalgan and his high orc army within the A-rank gate inSolo Leveling, as confirmed by Chugong. Many more exciting events are waiting for Cha Hae-In in the anime series, so fans will have to go andwatchSolo Levelingseason 3once it’s released sometime in the future.
